Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Valley Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $300 (505 Rentals)

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The Flats
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$899 - $1,180
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The Flats

1045 S San Jose StMesa, AZ 85202
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Terra Vida
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$952 - $3,568
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Terra Vida

150 S Roosevelt RdMesa, AZ 85202
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Waterstone
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$994 - $2,038
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Waterstone

1651 S Dobson RdMesa, AZ 85202
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Dartmoor Apartments
$1,025 - $1,275
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Dartmoor Apartments

310 N Alma School RdMesa, AZ 85201
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Station 21
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$1,038 - $1,619
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 27

Station 21

2121 W Main StMesa, AZ 85201
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Villetta
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$1,083 - $1,829
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Villetta

1840 W Emelita AveMesa, AZ 85202
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East Valley, Mesa, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Valley area of Mesa, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Manhatton priced from $750. The Link Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $832. Here are the most affordable East Valley apartments for rent in Mesa, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Manhatton1/11BR,1BA$750
The Link ApartmentsStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$832
Sonoran PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$849
The FlatsA21BR,1BA$899
ShorebirdUnfurnished StudioStudio,1BA$899
PennytreeS1Studio,1BA$900
The Pacifica1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$915
District at Fiesta ParkA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$920
Talise Apartments1x1 579sf Classic1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Valley, AZ

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Valley area is the $1.31 price per square foot Plan 2 Model at Tricon Gateway in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,479. The second greatest value East Valley apartment is the B2 Model at HUE97 starting at $1,375 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tricon GatewayPlan 23BR,2.5BA$1.31
HUE97B22BR,2BA$1.22
Rise Valley HeightsB1 Bronze2BR,2BA$1.26
The Davenport2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.26
SoL2BR/2BA - Platinum2BR,2BA$1.18
Clare Feldstadt ITwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.22
The Manhattan2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.25
2032 N Hunt Cor2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.20
Sunset Vista Estates2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.17
35 N May, Unit 10235 N May1BR,1BA$1.31

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including East Valley, Mesa, and the greater Mesa area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Valley Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Valley?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Valley is under $925.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Valley?

The cheapest apartment in East Valley is Manhatton which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in East Valley costs $10,029.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Valley?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 104 regular apartments in East Valley that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Valley?

Cheap apartments in East Valley have an average cost of $116 which is $9,913 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Valley.

Expert Rental Resources

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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